Viewer-based device control
US8922480B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09G2358/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computing device can monitor the gaze direction of people around the device to determine whether any unintended viewers are viewing content displayed on the device. A user can activate a privacy mode of the device, such that when an unintended viewer is detected the device can take an appropriate action. In some cases the device can notify the primary user of the device using audible, visual, or tactile alerts. In other cases, the device can modify the display of content such that the unintended viewer is unable to decipher or view the content, or is otherwise notified of the detection.
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